President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. stated in Switzerland on Wednesday that the Philippines is not interested in expanding its arsenal because the government believes that military solutions are not always …
Despite the trials, Filipinos emerged as the happiest nation in the world, based on the 2022 End of Year Survey by the Gallup International Association (GIA). Of the 34 countries …
The Philippines and the United States have started discussing a possible agreement on establishing a nuclear power plant. However, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) insisted they are still open …
Four economic, cultural, and defense agreements were signed between the governments of the Philippines and Indonesia during the first state visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to the said …
Amid China’s growing presence in the Indo-Pacific region, the Japanese and Philippine defense ministers said on Thursday that they would strengthen security cooperation by holding joint exercises. The deal reached …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that foreign tourists are not yet allowed to enter the Philippines despite coming from green list countries. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
The OCTA Research Group believes that it doesn’t if the Philippines is opened to other countries that were previously under travel ban because the situation in the Philippines is worse …
The United States announced Monday that the Philippines would be among the countries to receive a portion of its 55 million donated COVID-19 vaccine doses. According to the US Embassy …
Because many lost their jobs due to the pandemic, the number of food shortages in the country increased, resulting in to increase in hunger among Filipinos. Based on a survey …
Some small businesses, even some experts, are worried about Duterte’s comment that by the year 2023, the Philippines will return to normal in the midst of the pandemic. Economist Calixto …
International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected that the Vietnamese would be richer than Filipinos this year, citing the difference in how the two countries fight the COVID-19 pandemic. IMF said that Vietnam’s …
Senator Panfilo Lacson called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain apolitical and not be involved in political issues. Senator Lacson reminded the AFP to only be …
The Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) has turned down a proposed postponement of the 2022 national elections scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the assurance …
President Rodrigo Duterte has urged fellow leaders to take the opportunity to build a “new order” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the Jordan-led 2020 Aqaba Process virtual meeting, Duterte …
The lawyer of Jennifer Laude’s family is questioning the release order issued by the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court Branch 74 for US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton. Laude’s lawyer, Atty. …
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno announced that the country’s “Phil ID” will be made available soon. BSP Governor Diokno said the Phil ID will soon be …
The clinical trials for the Japanese anti-flu drug Avigan in the Philippines as a possible coronavirus treatment have been delayed once again. Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
DFA Secretary announced Tuesday the Philippines suspended the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) termination with the United States following the instruction of President Rodrigo Duterte. The suspension, however, is only six …
Philippine National Police (PNP) reported an average of eight rape incidents in the Philippines during the imposed community lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. PNP data revealed 602 people …
The Taiwan Center for Disease Control (CDC) said Thursday night its 44th case of COVID-19 had a travel history to the Philippines. The patient was a 30-year-old male who tested …
President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the public not to blame the Chinese for the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCov) because it is harmful. “Blaming Chinese is xenophobia,” President …
Ice Seguerra has appealed to Philippine Airlines (PAL) regarding its policy banning musical instruments as carry-on baggage. Seguerra is calling on PAL to open a dialogue to revisit the baggage …
A US Senate panel has approved an amendment to a bill that would ban any Philippine government official involved in the imprisonment of Philippine Senator Leila de Lima. The bill …
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone has selected six players from the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings to play for Team Philippines in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Cone, …
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) has announced a maximum drug retail price (MDRP) scheme that would recommend a price reduction for 120 high-cost medicines. The MDRP scheme, which was …
The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has shut down Great Empire Gaming and Amusement Corp. (GEGAC), one of the biggest Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) in the country, for …